As if it didn't have enough to worry about, the United Nations now is under attack from New York officials who threaten to stop a necessary refurbishment and expansion of the complex on the East River. These officials should stop pounding their chests before they Trust me, it gets better...
At issue is the United Nations' plan to build a 35-story building on a neighboring one-acre public space called Robert Moses Playground.
I guess there's too much green space in downtown NY?
Diplomats and staff would move to the new building while the landmark Secretariat tower is cleaned of dangerous
Sure....
To replace the park, the United Nations would build an esplanade park along the river for public use.
Right after they finish the remodeling projects in Gaza....
The plan could be sweetened.
No sh-t, Sherlock!!
U.N. officials should consider opening up
Such tiny, little piddling details....
The failings of the United Nations, large and small, don't make a case for threatening action tantamount to an eviction notice. For all their disagreements and unhappiness with the United Nations, the Bush administration proposed and Congress approved a $1.2 billion loan for the construction. The symbiotic relationship between the city and the world body has been a good one. New York receives an economic boost of some $2.5 billion a year.
Prove it, pal....we want details.
Gee, what did NYC do before the UN came to town? It must have been a complete cultural wasteland....
As global institutions go, the United Nations remains